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Stephen P. Anderson Feb 19

Per Axbom Feb 17

They say that trying the same thing over and over and expecting a different result is the definition of insanity.

But what do we call a species who is aware of the climate crisis and proceeds to invent a technology that actively and significantly worsens the climate crisis while also accepting and giving space for the false narrative that the same technology will “solve” the same climate crisis?

https://ketanjoshi.co/2026/02/17/big-tech-greenwashing-report/

NEW REPORT – The AI climate hoax

A new report on AI greenwashing, analysing the rhetoric and evidence behind the idea big tech will solve climate change

Ketan Joshi

Stephen P. Anderson Jan 8

Ruth — of systems & design Dec 21

Copeland James is crowdfunding to bring this loveliness into the world.

Of course, in addition to Copeland’s everlasting gratitude, there’s mine. If you’ve ever thought “I’d like to buy ruth coffee,” here’s a way (pay it forward a gen).

There are also rewards like songs written on commission to celebrate something special to you, or adding flute to your project (degree in flute performance), great background in interpreting your vision for a song into piano and voice…

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/copelandjamesmusic/midwestern-goodbye-album-fundraiser/rewards

Stephen P. Anderson Dec 27

THE GOAT IS DOWN!!
https://axbom.me/objects/93f62e01-c9a2-4412-90e5-c4ddfb96fa8b

Per Axbom (@axbom@axbom.me)

God fortsättning. #LikaSomBär #Gävlebocken #StarWars

Stephen P. Anderson Dec 14

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I just hit publish on the latest issue of the Thinking Things newsletter (last one until next year!).

Close out the year with an XL-sized roundup of ‘playful things to think with’ and think about!

https://newsletter.themightymindsclub.com/109-algodeck-alternatives-to-arrows-comic-lettering-equations-explained-colorfully-chemistry-advent-calendar-a-framework-for-making-decisions-tiktoks-system-map-learner-enagement-checkl/

№ 109 | Algodeck, Alternatives to Arrows, Comic Lettering, Equations Explained Colorfully, Chemistry Advent Calendar, A Framework for Making Decisions, TikTok’s System Map, Learner Engagement Checklist, and Closing Prompts

Let’s close out the year with an XL-sized roundup of ‘playful things to think with’ and think about. 🗓️NOTE: This will be the last newsletter until next year. I normally publish Thinking Things every two weeks. But, I do like to take a bit of time off during the

The Mighty Minds Club Newsletter

Stephen P. Anderson Dec 14

Dr Paris (he/him)Dec 13

posted about my Apple ID woes, please share widely?

https://hey.paris/posts/appleid/

20 Years of Digital Life, Gone in an Instant, thanks to Apple

Summary: A major brick-and-mortar store sold an Apple Gift Card that Apple seemingly took offence to, and locked out my entire Apple ID, effectively bricking my devices and my iCloud Account, Apple …

Dr Paris Buttfield-Addison

Stephen P. Anderson Nov 19

Mike Berg Nov 18

Crownfell has launched!

The crowd sale is active from now until November 28th; as more people back the game, the price gets lower for everyone! Add-ons include a 14" x 24" beautifully-illustrated neoprene playmat, and an 18-card solo expansion. Buy Crownfell now Reviews There’s tension in every turn, as players weigh placing new pieces out against developing the positions of their other pieces. The abilities, and their different combinations, provide meaningful variety.

https://weheartgames.wordpress.com/2025/11/18/crownfell-has-launched/

Crownfell has launched!

The crowd sale is active from now until November 28th; as more people back the game, the price gets lower for everyone! Add-ons include a 14″ x 24″ beautifully-illustrated neoprene play…

We Heart Games

Stephen P. Anderson Nov 9

Cool.

On the 10th anniversary of one of my all-time favorite TV shows—Patriot—here’s a write up about it in Rolling Stone.

https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-features/patriot-spy-series-amazon-1235459206/

Inside ‘Patriot,’ the Cult-Favorite Spy Caper You Should Be Watching

'Patriot' creator Steven Conrad and stars Kurtwood Smith and Terry O'Quinn reflect on the short-lived Amazon spy series, which debuted 10 years ago.

Rolling Stone

Stephen P. Anderson Nov 7

“Microsoft & IBM to reduce work week to 4-days, increase wages, citing productivity gains from AI investments.”

Oh, wait. Wrong timeline.

Stephen P. Anderson Oct 30

I am very proud of this talk.

It was very last minute, but helped me to clarify my own thinking.

“What do you do with a blank canvas?” I propose three ways to respond. Enjoy!
https://pkm.social/@zsviczian/115458948988582502

Zsolt (@zsviczian@pkm.social)

Attached: 1 image Ever stared at a blank page, unsure where to start? Author @stephenpa@mastodon.social demystifies "Visual Sensemaking". Learn how to turn that paralysis into possibility and use the words you already know to build powerful visuals. #VisualThinking #SketchYourMind 👉 https://youtu.be/Qv3JBB-lFH0

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